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S357 JRG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,554 mi
Last recorded61,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2011 61,554 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,554 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,145 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

floor corroded

n/s/r foot brake slighyly lower

Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,647 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,545 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,939 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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S357 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S357 JRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S357 JRG registered?

S357 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S357 JRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 JRG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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